Center of Excellence surgeons
I agree that a Center for Excellence is the way to go. I went to one here in central Florida.
I see so many folks not having a clue to what they are doing or suppose to be doing because they don't get the education they need before any bariatric surgery. Aftercare is so extremely important along with support groups. I know not everyone has access to a COE
but it sure is the way if at all possible.
I see so many folks not having a clue to what they are doing or suppose to be doing because they don't get the education they need before any bariatric surgery. Aftercare is so extremely important along with support groups. I know not everyone has access to a COE
but it sure is the way if at all possible.
DS on 08/20/12
No, a COE means nothing. It means they filled out the right paperwork and they have the right policies and procedures in place. That's all it means. Some of the biggest bariatric butchers are COEs.
Previously Midwesterngirl
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The band got me to goal, the sleeve will keep me there.
See my blog for newbies: http://wasabubblebutt.blogspot.com/
kathkeb
on 1/28/11 9:37 am
on 1/28/11 9:37 am
yeah -- not so much
COE means that the facilty has spent alot of money to be certified.
They have a certain number of staff and beds/chairs that can accommodate people of significant size.
The skill of the staff is not necessarily related to it being a COE.
Do your research -- find out about your individual surgeon and do not rely on the term "COE" to rate skill